Kranji Sprint Renamed for Legendary Rocket Man

The recently retired Rocket Man (Aus) (Viscount {Aus}), widely regarded as the best horse to ever race in Singapore, will be honored by the Singapore Turf Club, who have decided to rename the Kranji Sprint the Rocket Man Sprint. A domestic Group 3 event and the second leg of the Singapore Sprint Series, the race–won by Rocket Man in 2009–will be contested over 1200 metres Sunday, Mar. 26.

Trained by Pat Shaw for owner Fred Crabbia, Rocket Man made history in 2011, becoming the first locally trained horse to win a Group 1 race on foreign soil in the Dubai Golden Shaheen. He was unbeaten in 17 races at home, including nine in pattern races, and was retired with a total of 20 victories and earnings in excess of S$6.7 million.